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得不偿失 (dé bù cháng shī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

The gain does not compensate for the loss; it's not worth it.

Definition (中文解释)

偿抵得上。所得的利益抵偿不了所受的损失。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·苏轼《和子由除日见寄》诗感时嗟事变,所得不偿失。”

Example (造句示例)

Buying that cheap but constantly breaking car was a case of 得不偿失.